Bloomsbury Children's Books New Titles Catalogue | July-December 2015

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Front cover artwork is taken from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Illustrated Edition written by J.K. Rowling and illustrated by Jim Kay Back cover artwork is taken from I’m a Girl! by Yasmeen Ismail

BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S BOOKS • NEW TITLES • J ULY – DECEMBER 2015

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,

New Titles July – December 2015

Dear readers On the cover of this catalogue you will find a never-before-seen picture of a well known bookshop on Diagon Alley. This is Flourish & Blotts, drawn by the wonderful Jim Kay. Jim is just emerging from an extraordinary year in which, in oil, pastel, pencil, watercolour, pixels and a myriad of other techniques, he’s created over 150 astonishing illustrations for the first ever Illustrated Edition of J.K. Rowling’s

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. He’s made us look at something we think we know, and see it differently. Published on 6th October, this beautiful book will cast its own spell over readers of all ages everywhere. There really is magic on every page.

There are many other amazing highlights this season across all age groups –

Fuzzy Mud, Sarah Crossan’s hearbreaking One, the adorable Christmas adventure Santa Baby by Smriti including Louis Sachar’s brilliant new novel

Prasadam Halls and Ada Grey, and a vibrant, hilarious rallying cry in pre-school gender politics in Yasmeen Ismail’s

I’m a Girl!

Dip in for a visual, verbal feast for book lovers, from babies to baby-boomers!

Rebecca McNally Publishing Director and International Editor-in-Chief

Awards 2014 –2015 Alfie in the Garden by Debi Gliori SHORTLISTED (Best Picture Book): Junior Design Awards SHORTLISTED: Prima Baby Awards Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan SHORTLISTED (Children’s Senior category): The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award 2014 LONGLISTED: CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015 The Dawn Chorus

by Suzanne Barton SHORTLISTED: Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2015

Dragon Loves Penguin

by Debi Gliori SHORTLISTED: Red House Children’s Book Award 2014

Eleven Eleven

by Paul Dowswell SHORTLISTED: Trinity Schools Book Award

Fortunately the Milk …

by Neil Gaiman & Chris LONGLISTED: CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2015

Riddell

The Imaginary

by A.F. Harrold & Emily Gravett SHORTLISTED (9-11 years): Leeds Book Awards Best Book

Knightley and Son

by Rohan Gavin SHORTLISTED: Bolton Children’s Fiction Award

The Royal Babysitters

by Clémentine Beauvais & Becka SHORTLISTED (Fiction category): Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award

Moor

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff

by Andy Seed & Scott Garrett

WINNER (Best Books with Facts): Blue Peter Book Awards 2015

Specs for Rex by Yasmeen Ismail SHORTLISTED (Best Picture Book): Junior Design Awards SHORTLISTED (Children’s Junior category): The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award 2014 SHORTLISTED: Prima Baby Awards Spider Sandwiches

by Claire Freedman & Sue Hendra WINNER (Picture Books): Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2014

There’s a Lion in My Cornflakes

by Michelle Robinson & Jim Field WINNER (Picture Book category): Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award

Through Dead Eyes

by Chris Priestley SHORTLISTED: Angus Book Awards SHORTLISTED: Wandsworth Fabulous Book Award

Time for Bed, Fred!

by Yasmeen Ismail SHORTLISTED: Waterstones Children’s Book Award 2014 WINNER (Book Illustration): V&A Illustration Awards 2014

Urban Outlaws by Peter Jay Black SHORTLISTED (9-11 years): Leeds Book Awards Best Book The Wall by William Sutcliffe SHORTLISTED (12-16 category): UKLA Book Award 2014 SHORTLISTED: Grampian Children’s Book Award SHORTLISTED: Cheshire School Book Award 2015 When Mr Dog Bites

by Brian Conaghan LONGLISTED: CILIP Carnegie Medal 2015

July — December 2015

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Bloomsbury Picture Books

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Bloomsbury Activity Books

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Non-Fiction

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Fiction: 5 – 7 Years

28

Fiction: 7 – 9 Years

34

Fiction: 9 –11 Years

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Teen

56

Bloomsbury Spark

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Also Available (Bloomsbury USA Titles)

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Arabic Language Children’s Books

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Contact List & International Sales

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Index

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Social Media Contacts

KEY PB B format paperback

(dimensions 198 mm x 129 mm)

TPB Trade paperback

(dimensions 234 mm x 153 mm)

Yikes, Ticklysaurus!

Written by

Pamela Butchart

Illustrated by

Sam Lloyd

Look out! Here comes Ticklysaurus and he’s going to tickle you until your sides split. Yikes, Ticklysaurus!

Sometimes it can get a little boring being a dinosaur and hanging out around the swamp all day, but not when Ticklysaurus is around …

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UP jumped Ticklysaurus, and gave his arms a wiggle.

“Quick run, it’s time for TICKLE CHASE – I’ll make you dinos giggle.”

Join Tickly and his friends as they dash, crash, splish, splash, wiggle and giggle in this prehistoric side-splitter of a picture book. But there’s someone that doesn’t like being tickled at all – is Tickly brave enough to tickle a T-Rex? Pamela Butchart is an exciting new talent and author of the commercial Yikes series, including Yikes, Santa-Claws! and Yikes, Stinkysaurus!

Pamela is also the author of Never Tickle a Tiger for Bloomsbury. She lives in Dundee, Scotland.

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Sam Lloyd is the bestselling illustrator of Calm Down, Boris (Templar) and has sold over half a million books in the UK alone. Sam lives in Brighton.

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I’m a Girl!

Yasmeen Ismail A heartfelt and wonderfully energetic celebration of being who we are and not conforming to gender stereotypes. Who says that pink is for girls and blue is for boys?

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I’m supposed to be nice … and all sugar and spice … but I’m sweet and sour, not a little flower.

I’m a girl! I’m a girl! I’m a girl!

The girl in this book likes to win, she likes to be spontaneous, fast and strong.

She does things LOUDLY … and she is forever getting mistaken for a boy.

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I’m a Girl! is a laugh-out-loud funny picture book, bursting with energy, from award-winning author/illustrator Yasmeen Ismail.

Yasmeen Ismail’s artwork and characters are both charming and unique.

She has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Her first book, Time for Bed, Fred! won the V&A Book Illustration Award and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Her second book, Specs For Rex, was shortlisted for the Junior Design Awards and the Irish Book Awards. Yasmeen is Irish and lives in London.

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Herman’s Holiday Tom Percival Herman and Henry are back and they are going on holiday in this fabulously funny follow-up to Herman’s Letter. With lift-the-flap postcards Herman and Henry are having a brilliant time camping in the great outdoors. Well, Herman is. Henry seems a little distracted. He must be having fun though – everyone loves camping, don’t they?

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Join Herman and Henry, best friends forever, on a camping adventure that neither of them will forget – for very different reasons!

Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tom writes and illustrates his own picture books. Herman’s Holiday is Tom’s third picture book for Bloomsbury, following up from Herman’s Letter and Bubble Trouble. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two small children.

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Monster Max’s Shark Spaghetti Written by

Claire Freedman

Illustrated by

Sue Hendra

Join Monster Max and his monster friends as they head off on holiday for lots of stinky, smelly, gooey, gunky fun in the sun …

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All monsters fly with Queasy Jet. Max loves their in-flight meal – moth mash with tapeworm sausages, washed down with puréed eel.

The hotel is covered with snail trails, there are caterpillar croissants for breakfast and watch out for the shark spaghetti – it might just bite you on the bottom!

A super, stinky, holiday-fun follow-up to Spider Sandwiches and Dragon Jelly.

Spider Sandwiches The gloopy, gunky, very funny Spider Sandwiches is now available in board book format, complete with zingy orange cover and touch-and-feel spiders – yikes!

Do come to tea with Max, He has a MONSTER appetite, He eats such yucky, mucky food, His mealtimes are a fright.

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He LOVES to glug slug milkshake, Through a stinky hosepipe straw, And as for beetle biscuits …

He can ALWAYS munch one more!

Kids will laugh out loud at Monster Max’s monstrous mealtimes and terrible tastes in this board book edition of the popular picture book from the bestselling duo Claire Freedman and Sue Hendra.

Claire Freedman is the bestselling author of the Aliens Love Underpants series (Simon & Schuster) which has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Claire lives in Essex.

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Sue Hendra is the creator of several bestselling picture books including Barry the Fish with Fingers and Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell. Her picture book series Wanda and the Alien appeared as an animated series on Milkshake in 2014. Sue lives in Brighton.

Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight John Kelly Arise, Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight – the bravest in all the land!

When a ghastly giant comes crashing through the Kingdom, the townsfolk fear for their lives. He’s knocking down buildings! He’s breathing his stinky breath all over the place! He’s picking giant bogeys out of his giant nose – he must be stopped!

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Enter Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight and his trusty steed Guinevere.

Will this unlikely duo manage to defeat the greedy, grimy giant? You bet they will!

A wildly funny tale of giants, dragons, knights and kings – and good versus bad, of course.

John Kelly is an illustrator, writer and designer who has worked for Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Aardman animation, and others. He has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice (Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner and Scoop! ). This is John’s second picture book for Bloomsbury – The Beastly Pirates was his first.

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Snow Bear Written by

Tony Mitton

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Alison Brown

A heartwarming tale of a little Snow Bear, guaranteed to melt hearts everywhere!

In the icy-cold heart of winter, a little snow bear wanders through the snow, searching for a home.

But where can he go? Each warm place has been claimed, and there is no room for a bear, no matter how small. Suddenly he sees a flickering of light, orange and bright against the snowy ground. A house! There’s a girl by the window, and, somehow, Snow Bear knows that he is home.

The beautifully told story of a bear and a girl, both looking for something and finding each other.

Tony Mitton has lived in North Africa, Germany and Hong Kong. Now settled in Cambridge, England, Tony has written a number of picture books, including the Amazing Machines series (Kingfisher). This is Tony’s first book with Bloomsbury.

Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool and then became a graphic designer. She has been illustrating for the past three years. Alison was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland and now lives in Leeds.

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Robin’s Winter Song Suzanne Barton A wonderfully heartfelt story of a little robin’s first winter that’s destined to become a classic Deep in the forest, on a beautiful autumn day, Robin sang from his branch as brightly coloured leaves swirled around him. But as the leaves rose and fell, Robin felt a chill in the air.

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Something was changing.

He realised Finch was flying south, because Winter was coming. And Squirrel was burying food, because Winter was coming. Even Owl was making his nest warm. Because Winter was coming. Robin decided he didn’t like the sound of Winter at all. But that was before the snow …

A beautifully tender story of a little robin’s first winter.

Suzanne Barton originally studied Psychology, but with a passion for illustration she later undertook a BA in Illustration and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration.

Suzanne’s influences include Japanese prints and illustrators she remembers from her childhood. Her artwork is a beautiful combination of collage, drawing and painting, and with a love of patterns and prints, Suzanne can often be found searching through vintage paper shops for inspiration.

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Santa Baby Written by

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Illustrated by

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Ada Grey

The perfect picture book for fans of Santa, presents, excitement … and Christmas!

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts. But as they speed across the skies, they realise that Santa’s job isn’t as easy as it looks!

Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and after rescuing Santa Baby and Roo he treats them to the most exciting sleigh ride ever – with a giant loop-the-loop that proves Christmas really IS the most magical time of year!

Smriti Prasadam-Halls has written several picture books and novelty books including Elephant Pants (Orchard). I Love You Night and Day was her first picture book for Bloomsbury. She lives in London with her husband and three sons.

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Ada Grey worked as a successful illustrator of cards, before developing a strong new illustration style for picture books. Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby! was her first picture book for Bloomsbury. Ada lives in Brighton with her family.

Milo’s Dog Says MOO! Catalina Echeverri A fabulously funny tale about being proud to (not) fit in!

It’s Milo’s birthday – and guess what? He’s allowed his very own dog!

But the ‘dog’ Milo chooses is much larger than a dog should be. He also doesn’t like bones, or chasing cats and – get this – he doesn’t bark. Instead, he says MOO! Warm-hearted and original, Milo’s Dog Says MOO! is the perfect feel-good picture book, and proof that it’s what’s on the inside that really counts.

Catalina Echeverri was born in Columbia. She studied Graphic Design in Italy and Children’s Book Illustration in England before settling in London. This is Catalina’s second picture book for Bloomsbury, following on from the hilarious There’s a Dinosaur in my Bathtub.

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Archie Loves Skipping Domenica More Gordon Discover Archie’s thoughts on the joys of skipping in this third book in the witty and irresistibly stylish Archie series Archie loves skipping.

Skip Skip Skip There is nothing better in the world.

Jump Jump Jump And sharing his passion with dog-chum Bella will surely be a lot of fun; what could possibly go wrong … ?

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Join Archie and his pedigree pals in this delightfully funny and charming story, with beautifully chic illustrations from Domenica More Gordon. Perfect for dog fans everywhere!

Domenica More Gordon is an artist whose wonderful felted dogs have found fame worldwide.

She is married to the author and screenwriter Charlie Fletcher, and lives in Musselburgh, just outside Edinburgh.

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The Colour Thief Gabriel Alborozo A touchingly beautiful story that’s out of this world!

Zot lives in a world without colour – no green grass, no blue sky, no yellow sun and no red flowers. From his lonely mountaintop, he gazes at Earth, sparkling with brilliant colour, and thinks it must be a very happy place. He sets off to steal some of that happiness for himself …

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Visually stunning and thought-provoking, The Colour Thief is a heartwarming story set to become a firm favourite with fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen.

At the age of fifteen, Gabriel Alborozo began working as a cartoonist for Private Eye, Punch, The Spectator and numerous other magazines. He has been a freelance cartoonist and illustrator ever since, but his first love has always been illustrating for children. The Colour Thief is his first picture book for Bloomsbury. Gabriel lives in South London.

Chu’s First Day at School Written by

Neil Gaiman

Illustrated by

Adam Rex

The second funny and friendly picture book from the brilliant combo of dazzlingly award-laden Neil Gaiman and fabulously talented illustrator Adam Rex

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Chu is a little panda with a BIG sneeze and when his first day at school approaches he is nervous. Will the other boys and girls be nice? Will they like Chu? A fabulously warm and funny story about little Chu and his enormous sneeze!

Neil Gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is British and lives in the USA. He is the only writer to have won the Newbery and Carnegie Medals for the same title - The Graveyard Book. He is also the only writer to have written an episode of Doctor Who and to have featured in an episode of The Simpsons as himself.

Adam Rex grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and now lives with his wife in Tucson. His first picture book, The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, was published in 2003. His picture book Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich was a New York Times bestseller. Adam received the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist in 2005.

Alfie in the Bath Debi Gliori The second picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with the BIG imagination.

A gatefold page takes Alfie on a magical deep-sea adventure at bathtime Alfie Rabbit is splashing around in the bath. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he’s on an amazing deep-sea adventure. Alfie is a deep-sea monster waving his tentacles, a little pink crab snapping his claws, a whale spouting water high in the air …

A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of ocean creatures.

Debi Gliori is a much-loved and bestselling author of over 80 books for children, including the bestselling No Matter What (Bloomsbury) and the Mr Bear series (Orchard). Debi lives near Edinburgh and has twice been writer in residence in the Shetland Isles. Her favourite colour is blue or, more precisely, four different shades of blue: cerulean blue, cobalt blue, Mediterranean turquoise blue and warm ultramarine blue.

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Amelie and Nanette: Snowflakes and Fairy Wishes Sophie Tilley A glittery Christmas story, featuring best friends Amelie and Nanette in this charming series from Sophie Tilley, bestselling illustrator of the Princess Evie’s Ponies series Amelie and Nanette are very excited! Christmas is coming, and they are making fairy costumes to wear at school. But on the day of the party, poor Nanette starts to shiver and sneeze and has to stay at home!

They are both sad, but when Nanette gets better, a special fairy comes to visit, and Pilou the dog delivers a sack full of cards from her school friends!

An enchanting festive story featuring two special girls, who discover that the best gift of all is to share Christmas. Includes delightful make-your-own paper chains!

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Sophie Tilley began her career as a writer for IPC magazines. Now, as well as being a successful author and illustrator, she designs and develops a range of children’s soft toys, character dolls and decorative stationery items. Amelie and Nanette is illustrated in a charming new style that demonstrates Sophie’s versatility as an illustrator. This is the second book in the series. Sophie lives in North Wales.

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Fright Club Ethan Long You don’t have to be a monster to be part of Fright Club … Perfect for fans of Monsters Inc.

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Only the SCARIEST monsters are allowed in Fright Club (members include: Fran K. Stein and Sandy Witch). So when a cute little bunny announces he wants to join everybody laughs at him. Poor old bunny. If only they knew you don’t have to be a monster to be scary… perhaps he should show them…

A brilliantly funny text with delightfully spooky illustrations perfect for Halloween.

Ethan Long is the 2013 Geisel winner and a tremendous (and prolific) up-and-coming talent.

Kirkus called his latest book, Max & Milo Go to Sleep! “laugh-out-loud fun” and it was an Amazon Editors Pick for January. He was nominated for an Emmy Award with his animated series Tasty Time with Zefronk, currently airing on Disney Junior. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

Penguin’s Big Adventure Salina Yoon Salina Yoon’s beloved and popular character Penguin returns in a story about taking chances and trying something new!

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Penguin embarks on his next journey—becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole!

Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realises he’s all alone in a strange, foreign place … How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?

Salina is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 200 books for children, including the Penguin books, Found and Stormy Night. She lives in San Diego with her family.

PRE-SCHOOL Carry and Play A beautiful board book series, with a handle for little hands to hold

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Baby Look and Feel Make all babies smile with this colourful, fun-to-touch board book series, on many popular topics!

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Apps available on the iTunes store now

Bloomsbury Princess Activity

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Bloomsbury Things That Go Activity

Bloomsbury Farm Activity

Bloomsbury Fairy Activity

Look and Learn Fun Fun, beautiful and bright early learning activity books, packed full of stickers. Learn to write by tracing over numbers and letters, practise your ABCs, counting to ten and much more

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Activity and Sticker Books Bright and stylishly illustrated sticker books, providing hours of fun for children from aged 3. Filled with a dazzling variety of exciting, easy-to-follow activities and packed with irresistible stickers

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First Colouring Books Children aged 3+ will love these adorable colouring books, packed full of their favourite things and hundreds of stickers

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Draw it!

Perfect for every journey, rainy afternoon or holiday, these brilliant books are packed full of fun and wacky things to draw and colour

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The Epic Book of Epicness Adam Frost Impress your friends with your EPIC knowledge about the weirdest, silliest, funniest, scariest and most worrisome things in the whole world, ever!

Crikey! If all the dead people on earth came back to life as Zombies there would be 101 billion Zombies in the world.

Check your worryometer! If you see a Tiger shark be very afraid, it will eat you. On the other hand if it’s a Zebra shark – did you know they don’t attack people?

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Messaging home from outer space can take forever! If you’re on Neptune it would take over 4 hours! Better check you’re in range.

GAV! GAV! It’s barking, literally, a dog bark in Russian. You’ll find many noises animals make in different languages.

Adam Frost is one of the UK’s most exciting new children’s writers. His stories can be found in print, online and in exhibitions and installations. He has been nominated for the Ottakar’s (now Waterstones) Children’s Book Prize.

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Hacks for Minecrafters

13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408869611 / £6.99

Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition 13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408869635 / £6.99

Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder 13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408869628 / £6.99

Hacks for Minecrafters: Unofficial Minecrafter’s Guides Megan Miller Perfect your Minecrafter world with tips and tricks that other guides won’t teach you

Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks

8 OCTOBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408869659 / £6.99

In these hacker’s guides, you’ll find expert advice on your gaming, including: Mining—diamonds and rare minerals!

Farming—growing tricks, seed hacks, and the best tree-replanting techniques Battle—for the best weapons and armour Magic—top crafting hacks and book modifiers!

Become an expert at combat and redstone doors, or learn how to make your own custom maps and mini-games. With more than one hundred full-colour screenshots of in-game footage, you can follow every tip, cheat and hack with precision. You will never be stuck again.

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Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone

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Unofficial Gamer’s Adventures Winter Morgan Join Steve and his friends in this Minecrafter Gamer’s Adventure series Will you take this next Minecrafter challenge? Search for temples filled with treasure, battle against griefers, creepers and skeletons, and protect your buildings from invasion.

Experience all the action beyond the game.

10 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408869697 / £4.99

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The Wombles Based on Elisabeth Beresford’s original characters Written by

Sarah Courtauld

Illustrated by

Nick Ward

Rediscover the underground world of the Wombles with exciting adventures for younger readers! With gentle humour and charming warmth, these stories are perfect for a whole new generation to fall in love with

Orinoco Follows His Nose The Wombles are excited – Cousin Yellowstone is coming from America to visit the Wimbledon burrow. It is his birthday and they are going to have a party. They quickly start tidying the Common, all except Orinoco who is thinking about something much more important – the very special birthday cake that Madame Cholet is baking! But when the party starts and the giant Blackberry Magnifique is revealed, Orinoco is nowhere to be found. Where could he be?

13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408859377 / £4.99 EBOOK / 9781408859384 / £4.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

Great Uncle Bulgaria Takes Charge Great Uncle Bulgaria is planning an acrobatic Womble extravaganza: Bungo will perform the tightrope, Alderney will learn the trapeze and Orinoco can be a clown! But Tomsk would rather practise his climbing skills than rehearse for the show. If only climbing wasn’t such a dangerous sport … Luckily, Great Uncle Bulgaria always knows how best to rescue a Womble in need.

Sarah Courtauld is a comedy writer, performer and award-winning author of children’s books. She is a past graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme and in 2012 she won the Funny Women Comedy Writing Award and the Bafta/Rocliffe New Writing Forum.

Nick Ward grew up in a shop with hidden rooms and deep cellars and bottles of strange liquid. This fired his imagination and he is now a hugely successful illustrator and writer, with nearly seventy books to his name.

13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408859391 / £4.99 EBOOK / 9781408859407 / £4.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

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The Royal Bake Off Written by

Clémentine Beauvais

Illustrated by

Becka Moor

Baking as you’ve never seen it before! The third adventure in this highly imaginative and hilarious series is full of sibling squabbles, cheeky royals and crazy cakes Holly, Anna and Pepino are delighted when King Steve invites them to be his kitchen assistants in an international Royal Bake Off, organised by his older brother, King Sam of Americanada. The prize money could finally make their dream come true: going on the intergalactic holiday of a lifetime. But the tournament is round after terrifying round of death-defying baking, and King Steve is determined to beat his brother at all costs. With one of the contestants also plotting something sinister, can Anna, Holly and Pepino stay out of danger and win the competition?

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The Queen and King of Britland hired Clémentine Beauvais to write down these thrilling royal adventures, because 1) she liked being paid in chocolate mints and 2) Prince Pepino had enjoyed the Sesame Seade Mysteries, her previous books. Clémentine is of Francian origin, but has no noble blood whatsoever.

The manuscript was illuminated by Becka Moor, who lives in North Britland. She is supervised by two cats.

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Witch Switch Written by

Sibéal Pounder

Illustrated by 22 OCTOBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408852675 / £5.99 EBOOK / 9781408852682 / £5.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

Laura Ellen Anderson

The Witch Wars witches are back! Join Tiga, Fluffanora, Fran the Fabulous Fairy and the evil Felicity Bat in their second glitzy adventure, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City.

But when she and Fluffanora visit new Top Witch Peggy at Linden House they find Peggy has gone – leaving behind only a note to say she is ‘AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES’. What’s more, she has left the evil Felicity Bat in charge. The girls realise something is very wrong. And then witches all across town start to disappear. Tiga and Fluffanora set out to investigate and discover an old, unsolved Sinkville mystery that might just be the key to it all.

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Sibéal Pounder works for the Financial Times, on the How to Spend It section and the For Goodness’ Sake column. Other writing credits include Vogue.com and fashion trend forecasting company WGSN. She also volunteers at the Media Trust, teaching kids who want to get into journalism.

Laura Ellen Anderson is a children’s book author and illustrator, with an increasing addiction to coffee (that is when she’s not trying to take over the world or fighting sock-stealing monsters). She spends every waking hour creating and drawing and would quite like to live on the moon when humans finally make it possible.

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Superhero School: Curse of the Evil Custard Written by

Alan MacDonald

Illustrated by

Nigel Baines

The Avengers meets Captain Underpants in the second book of this funny and very silly series from the bestselling author of Dirty Bertie and the outstanding illustrator of Yuck!

When Dr Sinister hatches his latest plan to take over the world – evil custard that turns children into deadly blob monsters – what better place to try it out than an unsuspecting school? Little does Dr Sinister realise that Mighty High is a school for superheroes and that they are all acting ordinary to pass the school inspection! Can Stan, Minnie, Miles and, of course, Pudding the Wonder Dog come up with a cure in time?

13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408825259 / £4.99 EBOOK / 9781408825327 / £4.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

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With fully integrated black and white illustrations throughout, this laughout-loud series is perfect for young readers.

Alan MacDonald started his working life in a travelling theatre company.

In addition to writing and directing plays, Alan trained as a drama teacher. He has written stories and dramas for the BBC (both television and radio), as well as many children’s books. Alan lives in Nottingham.

Nigel Baines has worked for many years as a book designer and children’s book illustrator, working on series including Yuck! by Matt and Dave, and Blue Peter Award-winning Do Igloos Have Loos? He lives in Hertfordshire.

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Alexander McCall Smith’s Explosive Adventures Written by

Alexander McCall Smith

Illustrated by

Kate Hindley

Two action-packed escapades in one, complete with bungee jumping, bubblegum-blowing, pirate attacks and popcorn explosions, from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408865866 / £5.99 EBOOK / 9781408865873 / £5.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: DAVID HIGHAM TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN,OM

An irresistible bind-up of The Popcorn Pirates and The Bubblegum Tree, two fabulously fun, wonderfully witty adventure mysteries with brand new amazing illustrations by Kate Hindley throughout. Look out for a brilliant new story next year!

Alexander McCall Smith CBE is the author of over sixty books, including the international bestselling series The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.

He has won three Author of the Year awards (British Book Awards, Booksellers’ Association and Waterstones). Alexander lives in Edinburgh.

Kate Hindley studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art. Her first picture book The Great Snortle Hunt, written by Claire Freedman, was longlisted for the 2013 Kate Greenaway Medal.

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The Adventures of Miss Petitfour Written by

Anne Michaels

Illustrated by

Emma Block

Discover the delicious world of Miss Petitfour – packed with the playful spirit of Pippi Longstocking, the charm of Mary Poppins, with CAKE and CATS The utterly irresistible Miss Petitfour (a name of unknown origin but possibly descended from bakers of tiny delicious cakes), loves baking and making and dancing with her cats, but most of all she loves to fly. All she has to do is pick up a favourite tablecloth (preferably the one with the paisley print), catch the breeze and she swooshes off on an adventure – with her many cats (Minky, Misty, Taffy, Purrsia, Pirate, Mustard, Moutarde, Hemdala, Earring, Grigorovich, Clasby, Captain Captain, Captain Catkin, Captain Clothespin, Your Shyness and Sizzles) dangling paw-to-tail behind her.

19 NOVEMBER 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408868041 / £8.99 EBOOK / 9781408868065 / £5.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: COOKE INTERNATIONAL TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN

Five utterly captivating stories of gentle adventure, delicious edibles (with cheese for the cats), occasional peril and heart-zinging warmth. Illustrated in colour throughout by Emma Block.

Anne Michaels is the international award-winning author of Fugitive Pieces, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction and the Guardian Fiction Prize. It was also made into a feature film. She is also the author of The Winter Vault and several books of poetry. Her work has appeared in translation around the world. The Adventures of Miss Petitfour is her first book for children. Anne lives in Toronto, Canada.

Emma Block graduated with amazing, very sparkly First Class Honours in BA Illustration at Middlesex University. Her first book, Tea and Cake, came out in 2011, and she has just finished working on her third children’s book. She likes charity shops, tea and very sharp pencils.

The Adventures of Miss Petitfour is Emma’s first book with Bloomsbury.

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Marsh Road Mysteries: Crowns and Codebreakers Elen Caldecott The second title in a brilliant new mystery adventure series by Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author Elen Caldecott. For fans of Lauren St. John When Minnie’s gran comes all the way from Nigeria to visit, Minnie is very excited. But Gran’s picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport and this one is full of boy’s clothes! When their house is burgled and the only thing taken is the case, Minnie realises there’s a mystery to be solved. It’s time to get the gang together!

2 JULY 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408852712 / £5.99 EBOOK / 9781408852729 / £5.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: UNITED AGENTS TERRITORY: COMM/EU,OM

Elen graduated with an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University and is the author of six children’s novels. Before becoming a writer, she was an archaeologist, a nurse, a theatre usher and a museum security guard. Her debut novel, How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

Operation Eiffel Tower was also shortlisted for the Red House Children’s Book Award 2013. Elen lives in Bristol with her husband and their dog.

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The Magykal World of TodHunter Moon Angie Sage The brand new blockbuster series from number one bestselling author Angie Sage. Fantastic storytelling will transport you to breathless action and adventure, with one amazing heroine

PathFinder 2 JULY 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408858172 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781408858165 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: HARPERCOLLINS USA TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN

Alice TodHunter Moon has grown up a PathFinder, one of an ancient seafaring tribe.

But her mother, who died when Tod was young, was from a mysterious magykal desert dwelling family. When Tod’s father disappears, she soon finds herself swept into the path of an evil sorcerer. Now Tod must choose which of her pasts will help her to survive: PathFinder or Magician.

SandRider Tod couldn’t be happier in her new life as Apprentice at the fabled Wizard Tower.

Although she misses her best friends, Ferdie and Oskar, she has never been surrounded by so much Magyk.

And yet the threat from the evil sorcerer, Oraton-Marr, remains. In a race against time, Tod must find the last ever Orm Egg before it hatches, for whomever the baby Orm Imprints on at birth will gain unlimited power. But with witches thwarting her every move, she will need all her wits and skills about her. Will Tod reach the Orm Egg in time?

A thrilling ride of an adventure, Angie Sage’s new book combines wondrous storytelling, breathtaking action and a heroine like no other.

8 OCTOBER 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408865194 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408869413 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: HARPERCOLLINS USA TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN

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Angie Sage began her career illustrating books, and then started writing. She is the author of Araminta Spook and the masterful Septimus Heap. She lives in a fifteenth century house in Somerset and has two grown-up daughters.

Fuzzy Mud Louis Sachar The thrillingly weird, scary and funny new novel from the author of multimillion-copy bestseller Holes. A story of friendship, bullying, secrets – and toxic, itchy, awful fuzzy mud Every day Tamaya and seventh-grader Marshall walk to school together. When they arrive at school they stop talking to each other– Marshall can’t be seen with a little kid like Tamaya, especially not with Chad around. Chad the bully, who makes Marshall’s life utterly miserable. But one day, Marshall and Tamaya take a detour through the woods to avoid Chad … And what awaits them is strange, sinister and entirely unexpected.

As two unlikely heroes set out to rescue their bully, the town is about to be turned upside down by the mysterious Fuzzy Mud …

6 AUGUST 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408864746 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408868706 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: TRIDENT MEDIA GROUP TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN,OM

Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his novels and plays quite a lot of bridge. His novel Holes has sold over 1.5 million copies in the Bloomsbury edition alone and Louis is the recipient of many of the world’s best regarded book prizes, including the National Book Award and the Newbery Award.

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The Wolf Wilder Katherine Rundell A much anticipated new novel from the award-winning author of Rooftoppers, Katherine Rundell. Told with brilliant imagination and a unique voice, this is a modern children’s classic in the making

10 SEPTEMBER 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408862582 / £12.99 EBOOK / 9781408854860 / £9.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: ROGERS, COLERIDGE & WHITE LTD. TERRITORY: COMM/EUEXCAN,OM

Feodora and her mother live in the snowbound woods of Russia, in a house full of food and fireplaces. Ten minutes away, in a ruined chapel, lives a pack of wolves. Feodora’s mother is a wolf wilder, and Feo is a wolf wilder in training. A wolf wilder is the opposite of an animal tamer: it is a person who teaches tamed animals to fend for themselves, and to fight and to run, and to be wary of humans.

When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.

Katherine Rundell spent her childhood in Africa and Europe and is now a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. She is also the bestselling author of Rooftoppers, a story inspired by summers working in Paris and by night-time trespassing on the rooftops of All Souls. Rooftoppers won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award in 2014 and was shortlisted for many others. The Wolf Wilder is the first of three new novels with Bloomsbury.

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The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch - 20th Anniversary Edition Written by

Neil Gaiman

Illustrated by

Dave McKean

Stunning anniversary edition of a classic featuring remastered content and a bonus gallery of original art A young boy stumbles across a Punch and Judy show at the pier and enters a world of extraordinary magic. With disturbing mysteries and half-truths uncontrollably unravelling, this boy is forced to deal with his family’s secrets of violence, betrayal, and guilt in this dark fable of childhood and growing up.

8 OCTOBER 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408869741 / £14.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: DORIE SIMMONDS TERRITORY: COMM/UKEXCAN

Written by New York Times bestselling novelist Neil Gaiman, with otherworldly illustrations by artist Dave McKean, Mr. Punch - 20th Anniversary Edition is the new deluxe cut of this landmark graphic novel.

Neil Gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is British and lives in the USA. He is the only writer to have won the Newbery and Carnegie Medals for the same title - The Graveyard Book. He is also the only writer to have written an episode of Doctor Who and to have featured in an episode of The Simpsons as himself.

Dave McKean is held in the highest regard as an artist and film maker.

He lives in Kent, England with his family.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition Written by

J.K. Rowling

Illustrated by

Jim Kay

The landmark publishing event of 2015 – full-colour illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s timeless classic with breathtaking illustration by Jim Kay, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 6 OCTOBER 2015 HARDBACK / 9781408845646 / £30.00 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: THE BLAIR PARTNERSHIP TERRITORY: COMM/UK

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Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour edition of the nation’s favourite children’s book. Bursting with rich detail and humour, Jim Kay’s glorious illustration will captivate fans and new readers alike as they follow Harry Potter through his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The magic continues with the publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2016; the other titles in the series are to follow yearly.

Debra Hurford Brown. © J.K. Rowling 2014

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-awardwinning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 77 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children’s literature, France’s Légion d’Honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. He studied illustration at the University of Westminster and following graduation worked in the Library & Archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. After producing a one-man exhibition at Richmond Gallery he was approached by a publisher and his freelance illustration work began. He lives and works in Northamptonshire with his partner and a rescued greyhound.

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The Imaginary Written by

A.F. Harrold

Illustrated by

Emily Gravett

He doesn’t exist, but nobody’s perfect. An extraordinary tale of love, imagination and not really being there, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman

5 NOVEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408850169 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781408850176 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

Rudger is Amanda’s best friend. He doesn’t exist, but nobody’s perfect. Only Amanda can see her imaginary friend – until the sinister Mr Bunting arrives at Amanda’s door. Mr Bunting hunts imaginaries. Rumour says that he eats them. And he’s sniffed out Rudger. Soon Rudger is alone, and running for his imaginary life.

But can a boy who isn’t there survive without a friend to dream him up?

A brilliantly funny, scary and moving read from the unique imagination of A.F. Harrold, this beautiful book is astoundingly illustrated with integrated art and colour spreads by the awardwinning Emily Gravett.

A.F. Harrold is an English poet who writes and performs for adults and children. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard (it helps churn the ideas). He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats.

Emily Gravett was born in Brighton. After leaving school, she spent eight years living on the road before starting the BA illustration course at Brighton University. She won the Macmillan Prize for Illustration with Wolves, which marked the beginning of an international career creating extraordinary books for children. She has won many prizes, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice. She lives in Brighton with her daughter, partner and two rats.

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Spacejackers: The Lost Sword Huw Powell A second swashbuckling quest for Jake Cutler and friends – perfect for fans of Star Wars, pirates and space adventures of all shapes and sizes Jake Cutler – thirteen-year-old ruler of the secret planet Altus – is on the run from the Interstellar Navy. He and the crew of the pirate spaceship, the Dark Horse, are wanted over the disappearance of the ISS Colossus, the most powerful ship in the Navy’s fleet.

But that’s not the only reason Jake’s being hunted. If he’s found, he’ll be forced to reveal the location of Altus, home to a fortune in crystals. With that much wealth, the Interstellar Navy plans to start an intergalactic war bigger than any seen before. It’s up to Jake to stop them, but how will a teenager convince the rulers of the universe that they’re in terrible danger?

Huw Powell was born in Bristol. He grew up in the village of Pill in North Somerset, where he wrote his first stories for friends and family. Huw started writing novels while working in London for Lloyds Bank. He now lives in Portishead with his wife and their two energetic sons. When he’s not sat at his computer, Huw enjoys watching films and spending time with his family.

2 JULY 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408847589 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781408847596 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: CONVILLE + WALSH TERRITORY: WE

Mutant Rising Steve Feasey The brilliant follow-up to Mutant City, an explosive and hugely entertaining read for fans of X-Men, comics, Charlie Higson and Darren Shan There are five kids like Rush on Earth, hidden from the world until now. Rush: telekinetic; Anya: shapeshifter; Jax: mind reader; Flea: time-stopper; Brick: healer.

As their powers grow, Rush knows that they have a mission that means more than their own survival. Together they might just beat President Melk’s evil government. But someone will stop at nothing to break them up. And as Melk threatens to destroy the entire Mutant population, Rush’s feelings for Tia, one of the Pure, threaten to complicate everything …

Steve Feasey lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and kids. He started writing fiction in his thirties, inspired by his own favourite writers: Stephen King, Elmore Leonard and Charles Dickens. His first book, Changeling, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and became a successful series. Mutant Rising is his second book for Bloomsbury, the first book in the series, Mutant City, was published in 2014.

13 AUGUST 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408855720 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781408855737 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

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Urban Outlaws: Lockdown Peter Jay Black The Urban Outlaws go head-to-head with their enemy in New York and L.A. in the third high-tech, action-packed book for fans of Robert Muchamore, Anthony Horowitz and Alex Scarrow The Urban Outlaws have been defeated. Or so Hector thought when he stole the world’s most advanced computer virus. But Hector will need to try harder than crossing the Atlantic to outsmart Jack and his team …

10 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408851470 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781408851487 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

With the help of a shadowy figure known as The Shepherd, the Urban Outlaws risk everything and head to the States. They must stop Hector using the virus as the ultimate hacking tool – the world’s secrets are at his fingertips and if they don’t act fast, our lives will be changed forever.

Peter Jay Black loves gadgets, films and things that make him laugh so hard he might pass out. He went to Arts University Bournemouth and a career in IT followed. One day, a team of super-skilled kids popped into his head and, writing in Hollywood, he brought them to life.

Peter lives in Dorset and collects unusual artefacts like Neolithic arrowheads, ancient Egyptian rings and fossilised dinosaur poo.

The Last of the Spirits Chris Priestley A genius twist on A Christmas Carol. Be transported by this gripping story of the ghosts of past, present and future London is in the icy grip of winter. Sam is freezing and hungry. When he asks a wealthy man, Ebenezer Scrooge, for money he is rudely refused. Filled with rage, Sam vows to kill him. But later, huddled in a graveyard for warmth, She sees a wraithlike figure approaching. The ghost warns Sam about the terrible future which awaits him if he chooses the path of murder.

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Sam begins a journey led by terrifying spirits through the past, present and future. With evocative, masterful storytelling, Chris Priestley reinvents a treasured classic, in this brilliant twist on A Christmas Carol.

Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Chris wrote one of the World Book Day books for 2011 and has been shortlisted for a variety of prestigious children’s book awards.

Magic in the Mix Annie Barrows Two sisters, a whole load of cookies and a sprinkling of magic …

Just when newly united sisters Miri and Molly are settling down to normal life, a magic doorway inside their house changes everything. The girls find themselves travelling back through time to solve mysteries and save lives.

With the help of a kitten, some cookies and their magic house, Miri and Molly must find a way to save themselves from the past.

Annie Barrows was an editor at Chronicle Books before becoming a full time writer. She has several adult titles including the New York Times bestseller The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, as well as the highly acclaimed children’s series Ivy and Bean and The Magic Half. Annie lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.

22 OCTOBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408866177 / £5.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO

Earthfall: Redemption Mark Walden The thrilling conclusion to the outstanding Earthfall trilogy for sci-fi fans everywhere.

Can Earth be reclaimed?

The battle for Earth continues. In order to defeat the Voidborn, the alien race that invaded Earth, Sam must come to terms with the Illuminate powers he has inherited and return to London. The only hope he has for defeating the aliens is to enlist the help of not only his friends, but also what he fears most. Sam and his friends must find a way to awaken the sleeping Illuminate far beneath the surface of the Earth, but what they don’t realise is a dark and terrible secret is also about to be uncovered. A secret that may spell doom for all of humanity.

Mark Walden’s first book, H.I.V.E., won Richard and Judy’s ‘Best Kids’ Books Ever’ 9+ category. Paramount has optioned the film rights, and it was chosen as one of ten titles for Booktrust’s first Booked Up scheme. Mark has followed this success with a further seven titles in the extraordinarily brilliant H.I.V.E. series. He lives with his family in Hampshire.

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Apocalypse Miaow Miaow Written by

James Proimos III

Illustrated by 5 NOVEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408856857 / £7.99 EBOOK / 9781408868157 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: ABNER STEIN TERRITORY: COMM/EUEXCAN,OM

James Proimos Jr

Perfect for all dog lovers, this hilarious graphic novel sequel about the end of the world – and the dogs left behind – has plenty of jokes for grown-ups too!

The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone … except for our heroes – Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays.

Having raided a supermarket and defeated some very mean mutts, our heroes find themselves out of food. So when they hear a rumour of a Twonkies factory, and all the Twonkies they could ever eat, they think they’ve won the Twonkie jackpot. The only catch is the cat guarding the factory – and this “cat” is MUCH bigger than any feline they’ve ever met. Can our heroes defeat their foe and claim the Twonkies for themselves?

James Proimos III has a BA in Psychology. When not writing graphic novels, he takes on gigs as a quality control specialist in the video game industry. He currently lives in the US with his wife and a rescued mutt.

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James Proimos Jr has written and illustrated over twenty children’s books, including the critically acclaimed picture book, Year of the Jungle, by Suzanne Collins. He’s a former writer and creator for television.

Sunkissed Jenny McLachlan The brilliant next book from Jenny McLachlan. This irresistible, hilarious story about friendship, finding yourself and falling in mud is impossible not to fall in love with Kat can’t believe her family are sending her to Sweden for the summer.

But without her friends, or even a phone signal, can Kat make it on her own?

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In a land of saunas, nudity and summer sun, Kat soon realises she has nowhere to hide. It’s not about who’s the prettiest or who wears the nicest clothes. If she wants to impress mega fit Swede Leo, Kat needs to embrace who she really is. There’s only one way to prove she’s got more inside – Kat’s going to need to go wild!

And when she’s surrounded by phosphorescence and starry skies, Kat soon finds her own way to sparkle.

Following on from Flirty Dancing and Love Bomb, this is perfect summer holiday reading for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison.

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Before Jenny started writing books for teenagers, she was an English teacher. Although she loved teaching funny teenagers (and stealing the things they said and putting them in her books) she now gets to write about them full-time. In her spare time, just like Bea the heroine in her first novel, Flirty Dancing, Jenny loves to jive. She is based in Eastbourne.

Concentr8 William Sutcliffe Gripping and controversial reading for fans of Malorie Blackman and Patrick Ness from the Carnegie-shortlisted author of The Wall In a future London, Concentr8 is a prescription drug intended to help kids with ADD. Troy, Femi, Lee, Karen and Blaze have been taking it as long as they can remember. They’re not exactly a gang, but Blaze is their leader – and Troy has always been his quiet, watchful sidekick, the only one Blaze really trusts. They’re not looking for trouble – but one hot summer day, when riots break out across the city, they find it.

What makes five kids pick a man seemingly at random – a nobody, he works in the housing department, doesn’t even have a good phone – hold a knife to his side, take him to a warehouse and chain him to a radiator? They’ve got a hostage, but don’t really know what they want, or why they’ve done it. And across the course of five tense days, with a journalist, a floppy-haired Mayor, a police negotiator, and the sinister face of the pharmaceutical industry, they – and we – begin to understand why …

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This is a book about what how we label children. It’s about how kids get lost and failed by the system. It’s about how politicians manipulate them.

William Sutcliffe was born in London in 1971. He is the author of six previous novels – the international bestseller Are You Experienced?, The Love Hexagon, New Boy, Bad Influence, Whatever Makes You Happy and, most recently The Wall – which was shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. His work has been translated into more than twenty languages.

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One Sarah Crossan The phenomenal new novel from Carnegie-shortlisted author Sarah Crossan; incredibly moving and extraordinarily crafted, it explores the unbreakable bond and love between sisters Grace and Tippi are twins – conjoined twins. And their lives are about to change. No longer able to afford homeschooling, they must venture into the world – a world of stares, sneers and cruelty.

But can they find more than that at school? Can they find real friends? And what about love?

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Just as Tippi and Grace have begun to live like normal teenagers, Grace gets sick, so sick that separation might be the only option left open to them. But separation could mean spending the rest of their lives in wheelchairs. Separation could mean death. And whatever happens, it means being torn apart.

This moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soul mate?

Sarah Crossan grew up in Ireland and England and now lives in Hertfordshire. She graduated with a degree in philosophy and literature before training as an English and drama teacher at Cambridge University. Since completing a Masters in creative writing, she has been working to promote creative writing in schools.

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Queen of Shadows Sarah J. Maas Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her.

Now she returns to the empire – to confront the shadows of her past. The action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold, the seat of so much evil. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, there are dark truths to learn and debts to be paid. Aelin must stay hidden beneath her assassin’s hood and draw on her mortal strength as Celaena to prevent the King of Adarlan from tearing her world apart. Only then can she fight for her people.

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Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas’s first full length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on fictionpress. com, written when Sarah was just sixteen. Throne of Glass has sold in seventeen languages, and the sequels, Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire, are New York Times bestsellers.

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Paper Towns: Slipcase Edition John Green Now in a beautiful special edition hardback. From New York Times bestselling author, John Green comes a stylish, covetable and downright beautiful slipcase edition of Paper Towns

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Quentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school. So when she one day climbs through his window and summons him on an all-night road trip of revenge, he cannot help but follow.

But the next day Margo doesn’t come to school and a week later she is still missing. Q learns there are clues in her disappearance.

But as he gets deeper into the mystery – culminating in an awesome road trip across America – he becomes less sure of who and what he is looking for. Masterfully written by John Green, this is a thoughtful, insightful and hilarious coming-of-age story.

John Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars. He is also the co-author, with David Levithan, of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. He has won the Michael L. Printz Award, Edgar Award and has twice been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Green’s books have been published in more than 40 languages.

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The Light That Gets Lost Natasha Carthew The powerful second novel from the author of Winter Damage.

Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and Meg Rosoff A small boy hiding in a cupboard witnesses something no child should ever see. He tries not to look but he still hears it. And when he comes out, there’s no mistaking. His mum and dad have been killed. And though he’s only small, he swears that he’ll get revenge one day.

Years later, Trey enters a strange camp that is meant to save troubled teenagers. It’s packed with crazies, god-botherers, devoted felons and broken kids. Trey’s been in and out of trouble ever since the day the bad thing happened, but he’s he not here for saving: this is where he’ll find the man who did it. Revenge and healing, salvation and hell are a boiling, dangerous mix, and Trey finds himself drawn to a girl, a dream and the offer of friendship in the dark …

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Natasha Carthew lives with her partner in her native Cornwall. She has published three volumes of poetry, and works with young people in schools through the Kernow Education Arts Partnership.

Winter Damage was her first novel, which she wrote longhand, sitting outside. The Light That Gets Lost is her second novel, also for Bloomsbury.

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Because You’ll Never Meet Me Leah Thomas In a stunning literary debut for fans of Annabel Pitcher and John Green, readers meet Ollie and Moritz … best friends who can never meet Ollie and Moritz are best friends, but they can never meet, because if they ever did, one of them would certainly die. As recluses from society due to medical conditions, they develop a fierce bond through letters that become a lifeline.

But when Moritz reveals the key to their shared, disturbing past in a mysterious German laboratory, their friendship faces a test neither one of them expected.

This is a story of impossible friendship and hope from a brilliant new writer.

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Leah Thomas received her BA in English from Michigan State University, and is a graduate of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop. Her work has since appeared in Asimov’s, Ideomancer, Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA Science Fiction, Daily Science Fiction and Weird Fiction Review. This is her first novel.

Fearless Marianne Curley Paranormal romance at its best! The stunning conclusion to this powerful and enthralling angel trilogy by worldwide bestselling author, Marianne Curley Ebony and Nathaneal were in love before they were even born. But Ebony was kept hidden on Earth for sixteen years, unaware that she was an angel. Unaware that her true soulmate, Nathaneal, was searching for her. Now ready to claim her rightful place with him, in a cruel twist of fate Ebony is captured and imprisoned in a version of hell.

Can Nathaneal break through the gates of hell? Will these long-lost lovers finally reunite and fulfil their destiny?

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Marianne Curley’s debut novel, Old Magic, established her as an exciting and original voice in the world of children’s literature and sold in 14 countries. She is also the author of the acclaimed Guardians of Time trilogy. Marianne lives in Queensland, Australia.

Mistletoe and Mr. Right: Two Stories of Holiday Romance Lyla Payne From USA Today bestselling author Lyla Payne, two snowy and heartwarming New Adult romances in one …

Jessica takes a flying leap and follows her boyfriend home to Ireland for the holidays, sure that he will finally agree they’re destined for each other. But it turns out his family – and his beautiful ex – don’t feel the same way, and even the family goat seems to be conspiring against her well-laid plans. Luckily, Grady, the hot farmhand, has a way of showing up when Jessica needs him most … and least.

Babysitting a hot new band at Christmas is not Christina’s idea of fun. Especially when the fling she had with the singer is unresolved. And then it turns out he’s been lying to her. Will her Christmas be ruined – or will the New Year ring in a new romance?

Perfect to curl up with under the tree. Just add hot cocoa!

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Lyla Payne is the USA Today Bestselling author of New Adult romance including Broken at Love. She loves telling stories, discovering the little reasons people fall in love, and uncovering hidden truths in the world around us. In her spare time she cuddles her two dogs and harbours hope that Zac Efron likes older women. She loves reading, of course, along with movies, traveling, and Irish whiskey.

Boy 23 Jim Carrington Phenomenally fast-paced dystopian page-turner. Chaos Walking meets Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror One dark night, Boy 23 is thrown in the back of the van and driven out of My Place – the only home he has ever known. He is abandoned in a forest with a rucksack containing the bare essentials for survival. Before the van drives away, a voice tells him he must run as far as he can. His life depends on it. Boy 23 has never known another human. Boy 23 has never even been outside. So who is he? Why do people want to kill him? And more to the point, who is the voice that wants to save him?

A hugely fast-paced dystopian page-turner which by the end will leave you in a state of shock.

For fans of Chaos Walking and Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror.

Jim Carrington’s first novel, Inside My Head was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the UKLA Book Award and the Brandford Boase Award. Boy 23 is his fourth novel. Jim lives with his young family in south west London.

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To fight back, Alina risks sacrificing everything she has come to love.

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Index A

F

Alexander McCall Smith’s Explosive Adventures 32

Fright Club 16

Adventures of Miss Petitfour, The 33

Alfie in the Bath 15

Fuzzy Mud 37

Alice in Wonderland Activity and Sticker Book 20

H

Amelie and Nanette: Snowflakes and Fairy Wishes 15

Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition 24

Apocalypse Miaow Miaow 46 Any Way You Slice It 57 Archie Loves Skipping 13 Art of Falling, The 57

B

Baby Look and Feel: Animals 18 Baby Look and Feel: Things That Go 18 Because You’ll Never Meet Me 54 Beyond Our Stars 57 Blood Entwines 57 Boy 23 55

C

Carry and Play: Christmas 18 Carry and Play: Pumpkin 18 Carry and Play: Snowman 18 Chu’s First Day at School 14 City of Fae 56 Colour Thief, The 14 Concentr8 49

D

Deliver Me 57 Draw It! Christmas 21 Draw It! Dinosaurs 21

E

Earthfall: Redemption 45 Edge of You, The 57 Epic Book of Epicness, The 23

62 INDEX

Fearless 54

Hacks for Minecrafters 24 Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks 24 Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder 24 Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone 24 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition 40 Herman’s Holiday 7 Her Secret Inheritance 57 How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me from Robots, Traitors and Missy the Cruel 58 Hollywood Witch Hunter 56

I

Imaginary, The 42 I’m a Girl! 6 Inked 56

K

Khayal Manal (Arabic) 59

L

Last of the Spirits, The 44 Life on Mars 58 Light That Gets Lost, The 53 Look and Learn Fun: Counting 19 Look and Learn Fun: Phonics 19 Look Out, Carissa! (English & Arabic) 59

M

Magic in the Mix 45 Mah and Me (Arabic) 59 Mapmaker’s Daughter, The 57

Marsh Road Mysteries: Crowns and Codebreakers 35

Spider Sandwiches 8

Milo’s Dog Says MOO! 13

Superhero School: Curse of the Evil Custard 31

Mistletoe and Mr. Right 55, 57 Monster Max’s Shark Spaghetti 8 Mutant Rising 43 My Cupcake Activity and Sticker Book 20 My Fabulous Popstars Fashion Activity and Sticker Book 20 My First Dinosaur Colouring Book 20 My First Farm Colouring Book 20 My Soon to be Sex Life 57

O

One 50 One Wish Away 57

P

Paper Towns 52 Pathfinder 36 Penguin’s Big Adventure 16 Pixelated 57 Positively Mine 57 Pride’s Run 57

Q

Queen of Shadows 51 Quirks and the Quirkalicious Birthday, The 58

R

Sunkissed 48

T

This is Your Afterlife 57 Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch - 20th Anniversary Edition, The 39

U

Unofficial Gamer’s Adventures: Clash of the Creepers 25 Unofficial Gamer’s Adventures: The Endermen Invasion 25 Unofficial Gamer’s Adventures: The Skeletons Strike Back 25 Unofficial Gamer’s Adventures: Treasure Hunters in Trouble 25 Until We End 57 Urban Outlaws: Lockdown 44

W

Witch Switch 30 Wolf Wilder, The 38 Wombles, The: Great Uncle Bulgaria Takes Off 27 Wombles, The: Orinoco Follows His Nose 27

Y

Yikes, Ticklysaurus! 5

Road to Somewhere 57 Robin’s Winter Song 11 Royal Bake Off, The 29

S

SandRider 36 Santa Baby 12 Secret of Isobel Key, The 57 Silver in the Blood 58 Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight 9 Snow Bear 10 Sound of Us, The 57 Spacejackers: The Lost Sword 43

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